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Padre Island National SeashoreHatchlings are about two inches in length, more or less, depending on their species.
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Padre Island National Seashore
On the Beach
Sea Star on the Beach

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Beachcombing        

Beach Driving           

Bicycle Riding  

Birding                                

Camping

Fishing 

Picnic in the Park   

Sea Turtle Hatchling Releases

Swimming

 

 

The National Park Service arrowhead contains a white buffalo, an animal sacred to many native Americans.  

Did You Know?
Although Padre Nicolas Balli established the first permanent settlement on the island, the island was previously owned by his father and his grandfather, who obtained the original grant from the Spanish crown.
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Last Updated: March 19, 2009 at 18:00 EST